93XWF - Intel 8970 Quick Assist Adapter Cryptographic Accelerator
Shop all Intel parts (6,065) ›- Functionality: Offloads cryptographic and compression operations
- Benefits: Improves performance for security and data services
- Target Workloads: SSL/TLS, IPsec, RSA, ECC, compression/decompression
- Architecture: Dedicated hardware acceleration
- Enhances server efficiency and reduces CPU load
Key specifications
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- Cryptographic Accelerator Adapter
- Technology
- Intel Quick Assist Technology (QAT)
- Model
- 8970
- Brand
- Intel
- Primary Function
- Hardware Acceleration for Cryptography and Compression
- Interface
- PCIe
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Product details
The Intel 8970 Quick Assist Adapter is a cryptographic accelerator designed to offload computationally intensive tasks from the host CPU. It enhances performance for security-related workloads like encryption and decryption.
Specifications
- Product Type
- Cryptographic Accelerator Adapter
- Technology
- Intel Quick Assist Technology (QAT)
- Model
- 8970
- Brand
- Intel
- Primary Function
- Hardware Acceleration for Cryptography and Compression
- Interface
- PCIe
- Key Operations
- Symmetric & Asymmetric Encryption/Decryption, Hashing, Compression
- CPU Offload
- Yes
Description
The Intel 8970, part of the Intel Quick Assist Technology (QAT) family, is a specialized hardware accelerator designed to offload computationally intensive cryptographic and compression tasks from the main server CPUs. In modern computing environments, security protocols like SSL/TLS and IPsec, along with data compression, consume significant processing power. By dedicating hardware resources to these operations, the Intel 8970 significantly boosts performance and efficiency. This adapter card is engineered to accelerate a wide range of algorithms, including symmetric encryption (like AES), asymmetric encryption (like RSA and ECC), hashing functions (like SHA), and data compression/decompression (like Gzip and Deflate). This offloading capability frees up the host CPU to focus on application-specific tasks, leading to improved overall system throughput, reduced latency, and better power efficiency. It is particularly beneficial for network appliances, web servers, storage systems, and any application heavily reliant on secure data transmission or efficient data handling. Typically connected via a PCIe interface, the Intel 8970 integrates seamlessly into server infrastructure. Its deployment enhances the performance of security services, enabling higher connection rates for secure web traffic, faster VPN throughput, and more efficient data storage. The 8970 represents a key component for optimizing performance in data-intensive and security-conscious computing environments.
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